Missing Hungarian twins’ death in Aberdeen confirmed, mystery and questions remain
The case of the Hungarian twins who disappeared in Scotland in early January kept people in Hungary and Scotland worried for weeks. Henrietta and Eliza Huszti lived in Aberdeen and disappeared on the banks of the River Dee mysteriously. In late January, Scottish police found two female bodies. According to their father’s statement, one of the bodies was identified by a tattoo. However, Police Scotland confirmed on Tuesday that the twins had been officially identified. Many questions remain after the two women’s mysterious death.
Hungarian twins went missing
As Telex writes, The Hungarian twins, Eliza and Henrietta, shared a remarkably close bond, often doing everything together. In their mid-twenties, they relocated to Scotland, where they worked diligently saving up to buy a flat. Despite living independently, they maintained regular contact with their mother and brother, last speaking to their third sibling, Edit, on New Year’s Eve. Nothing seemed amiss in their final phone call with their mother on 4 January.
However, just days later, their movements became increasingly unusual. CCTV captured them near the River Dee on 6 January, first in the afternoon and later again at 2 am on 7 January. Around the same time, Henrietta’s phone sent a message to their landlord, stating they had vacated their flat, before becoming inactive. This was the last recorded sighting of the sisters.
Puzzling circumstances
Police suspect the Hungarian twins walked towards Aberdeen Rowing Club, where icy conditions and the lack of lighting may have contributed to their mysterious disappearance. While authorities initially believed they may have fallen into the river, their family strongly disputes this theory. They described Eliza and Henrietta as cautious, home-loving, and unlikely to be out alone at night. Furthermore, their sudden decision to move was completely unknown to their relatives, raising further doubts. The Hungarian community in Scotland also recalled them as private individuals, making the circumstances surrounding their fate even more puzzling. With no clear answers, their disappearance remains a deeply unsettling mystery.
Doubts over the official explanation
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Hungarian twins Eliza and Henrietta deepened when their landlord discovered their belongings and Eliza’s phone in their apartment on 8 January. The police launched an extensive search along the River Dee, using divers, helicopters, and search dogs. Locals reported hearing female screams near the river on the night of 7 January, adding to the uncertainty surrounding their fate.
While police initially suspected suicide, no evidence was found to support this theory. The discovery of two female bodies near Queen Victoria Bridge on 31 January brought a heartbreaking conclusion to the search, with the family later confirming their worst fears. Their father, who had lost contact with his daughters for over a decade, expressed doubts over the official explanation, believing they had been lured to the riverbank.
Call for further investigation
Despite police ruling out foul play, their brother József remains unconvinced, citing inconsistencies in the timeline of events. He called for a thorough investigation, believing the twins would have confided in their mother if they had been in distress. Meanwhile, the Aberdeen community has shown an outpouring of support, raising GBP 7,000 to assist the family with funeral costs. The Hungarian twins are set to be cremated in Aberdeen, with possible funeral services held in both Scotland and Hungary. As the family grapples with their loss, they continue to seek answers, hoping for a clearer understanding of the tragedy that has left so many unanswered questions.
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